Connacht have real chance to pull away from Zebre on Sunday

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Connacht are not taking Sunday’s opponents Zebre lightly when the two clash in the RaboDirect Pro 12 in Parma.

Galway FC fans’ forum

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway FC will host a fans’ forum with Tommy Dunne and squad members upstairs in The Dáil Bar, Middle Street, Galway, this evening (Thursday) at 8.30pm.

With the start of the Airtricity League season just under three weeks away, this is an opportunity for supporters and the public to meet Tommy Dunne and the players.

Moycullen host table-toppers Killester

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

SSE Renewables Moycullen will be hoping to build on their improved performances when they welcome joint top-of-the-table Killester to the Jes on Saturday.

Connacht gain Gilsenan but lose Griffin

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Good news and some not so good for Connacht Rugby this week.

Taylor's penalty ensures Galway victory

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway WFC face an away trip to Dublin on Sunday to take on DLR Waves who lie just two points below them in the Bus Eireann Women’s National League.

Corinthians maintain push for promotion

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Corinthians completed the double against Blackrock College, winning by 29-12 on Saturday afternoon to continue their push for promotion in the Ulster Bank League.

Wegians extend league lead with seven-try blitz

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galwegians have opened up a 12-point lead in the Ulster Bank League’s division 2A after a seven-try blitz over Naas in Crowley Park on Saturday.

Too easy for Galway Ladies

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway Ladies consigned Fermanagh to the bottom of the table when they produced a whopping 6-22 to 0-5 victory in Sunday’s Tesco Home Grown NFL division two contest.

Medal hopefuls head to Meath

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway county athletic teams head for Dunboyne in Co Meath for the All Ireland Masters and Intermediate Cross Country championships this weekend.

Galway Masters medal hopes in the Over 35s event rest with Peter O Sullivan of Loughrea and Fintan Hyland GCH, with fellow Galwegian Matt Bidwell also taking to the country for the first time this year, and also expected to place highly.

Hurlers head to Waterford with optimism on Sunday

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Following last weekend’s impressive 0-28 to 1-12 victory over Dublin at Pearse Stadium, the county senior hurlers will head to Walsh Park this Sunday hoping to collect another two points against Waterford, and put themselves in a solid position in 1A of the National Hurling League.

Railway Cup final in Tuam this Sunday

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Connacht will aim to win their first Railway Cup football final since 1969, when they face Ulster this Sunday (2.30pm) in Tuam Stadium.

GAA fixtures

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Hurling Fixtures

Connacht seek to redress away defeat to Edinburgh

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Connacht coach Pat Lam insists his players will “front up” for home supporters on Saturday when they entertain Edinburgh in the Rabodirect Pro 12 at the Galway Sportsground (5pm).

City Link transport for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Connacht Rugby has agreed a new two-year partnership deal with Irish Citylink which will become its official coach partner.

Dunne not getting carried away with pre-season win

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Tuesday evening's lively pre-season friendly at Fahy's Field provided further encouragement for Galway FC, who summoned a hearty display to defeat Dundalk by 2-1.

Moycullen’s brave defence keeps Dubliners in check

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Moycullen Basketball, buoyed by their latest win, are back on the road this weekend when they face Dublin Inter in the premier league.

Maree edge closer to division one title

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Maree are one win away from winning their first National League basketball title.

Solid start for Galway Ladies in first NFL fixture

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galway Ladies’ NFL campaign is up and running with a solid 1-12 to 0-6 victory over Down in Tuam Stadium on Sunday.

Barry Downey’s charges went into the game with little experience of the visitors who were last year’s division three champions, but they were well prepared for an expected tough test after Down had won their first game against the former division one outfit Meath.

Kickboxing awards

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

With five awards, the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club was the overall winner at the Irish National Kickboxing Awards in Ashbourne, Co Meath.

Galwegians through to final

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galwegians have advanced to their third successive Heineken Junior Cup final after a hard-fought four-try victory over Ballinasloe at Moher Road.

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